A warm welcome to our newest Primary 7s who have been settling into life at the top end of Springfield Primary School this week! It’s been a hugely positive start to term, with the children returning refreshed and ready to go in what promises to be an incredible year for them.
We’ve been getting to know each other this week in various teamwork and problem solving activities, including the spaghetti and marshmallow challenge. P7 worked in groups of 5 with only Sellotape, 20 strands of spaghetti and one marshmallow to build the highest freestanding tower possible.
We’ve also been preparing items to place in our Class of 2019 time capsule. The children wrote letters to their futures selves, noting their hopes, dreams and aspirations for the year which will be opened on the final day of term. They also measured their height with string, recorded information about themselves and took an individual photo to include in their envelopes. The time capsule will be buried in the outdoor classroom next week. It’s safe to say P7a will grow both as learners and young people throughout the coming months and we’re excited for the journey ahead.
Staff across school have showered our P7s with compliments this week as they have undertaken their first P1 Buddying duties. The children have shown a great level of maturity and responsibility, behaving in a kind, nurturing and caring manner whilst accompanying their P1 Buddies to morning breaks and lunchtimes. On Friday, we also worked with the P1s to begin developing their knowledge of and ability to use ICT more confidently.
I’m greatly looking forward to the year ahead P7a and I’m incredibly proud of your efforts this week! Keep it up!
To all of P7a’s parents, carers and families, have a lovely weekend.
P7a and Mr. Logan
What a great first week!